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Samsung NX200 vs Sigma DP1

Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
57
Overall
59
Samsung NX200 front
 
Sigma DP1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
43
Features
30
Overall
37

Samsung NX200 vs Sigma DP1 Key Specs

Samsung NX200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 223g - 117 x 63 x 36mm
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX100
  • Newer Model is Samsung NX210
Sigma DP1
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • No Video
  • 28mm (F) lens
  • 270g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Released May 2008
  • Successor is Sigma DP1s
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Samsung NX200 vs Sigma DP1 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Samsung NX200 versus Sigma DP1, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the NX200 (20MP) and DP1 (5MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The NX200 was revealed 3 years after the DP1 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the NX200 matches up vs the DP1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Sigma DP1

 NX200 DP1 
ReleasedFebruary 2012May 2008Newer by 46 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution614k230kSharper screen (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 over the Samsung NX200

 DP1 NX200 

Common features in the Samsung NX200 and Sigma DP1

 NX200 DP1 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Samsung NX200 vs Sigma DP1 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and size. The Samsung NX200 has got outer dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sigma DP1 has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the NX200 versus the DP1.

Samsung NX200 vs Sigma DP1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX200 and DP1 is 90 and 87 respectively.

Samsung NX200 vs Sigma DP1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Sigma DP1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The image here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX200 and DP1.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Samsung NX200 to result in greater detail because of its extra 15MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger NX200 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung NX200 vs Sigma DP1 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Sigma DP1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX200 vs Sigma DP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX200 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma DP1 as a Portrait photography camera
76
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
55
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX200 as a Street photography camera
Sigma DP1 as a Street photography camera
73
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (223 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
64
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than average (270 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
maximum ISO low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX200 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma DP1 as a Sports photography camera
55
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
31
good sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX200 Travel photography highlights
Sigma DP1 Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than competition in class (223 grams)
good resolution (20MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
63
lighter than average (270g)
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX200 Landscape photography highlights
Sigma DP1 Landscape photography highlights
70
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3")
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
44
focusing manually
very good maximum aperture (f)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
maximum ISO low (800)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX200 Vlogging information
Sigma DP1 Vlogging information
34
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (223g)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external mic socket
9
lack of video recording
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Samsung NX200 vs Sigma DP1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX200 and Sigma DP1
 Samsung NX200Sigma DP1
General Information
Make Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung NX200 Sigma DP1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-02-28 2008-05-19
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 12800 800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28mm (1x)
Number of lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 1.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.5"
Screen resolution 614k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 223g (0.49 lb) 270g (0.60 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 69 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 618 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model BC1030 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC card
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $818 $566